Bleach

Taken: June 6, 2010

Bleach cosplayers at Pacifico Yokohama.

Got the Point?

Taken: March 13, 2010

Captured that instant when the balloon was hit (and confetti sprayed about) in this fencing demonstration for photographers at the CP+ event in Pacifico Yokohama.

Broncos Cheer

Taken: December 10, 2011

Denver Broncos cheerleaders at Sports Authority.

Venus Fort

Taken: November 28, 2009

A smiling face greets you upon entry to Venus Fort mall on Odaiba.

七五三 (Seven - Five - Three)

Taken: November 15, 2009

A family kindly poses on Shi-Chi-Go San day at Meiji Jingu.

Luck of the Irish

Taken: October 22, 2011

Fortuitously placed in Shannon on the way home from Kuwait, I met these friendly Irish people at the airport.

Ballons in Akihabara

Taken: July 3, 2010

IT products promoted by giveaway of balloons at Chuo-Dori in Akihabara.  "Akiba" is one of the more popular places to see this type of promotion.

Heart!

Taken: June 12, 2010

Natsu strikes a pose with heart at Candy Fruit Strawberry, Akiba.

Friendly Germany

Taken: May 27, 2011

A fitting last image of Germany (rated as the 10th most friendly nation by Askmen.com) before heading off towards the Middle East.

Lean On Me

Taken: May 5, 2011

A trio of Airmen put their minds... or backs to work, to make a floor seating arrangement as easy as possible.

友達

Taken: April 6, 2010

Two of my closest friends in Japan, Mako and Miho.

Cosafe

Taken: April 2, 2011

A couple of maids at Cosafe in Chijmes, Singapore.

Streets of Singapore

Taken: April 1, 2011

Some friendly faces on Orchard Road, the most popular roadway in Singapore.

Bayonetta

Taken: February 8, 2010

A Bayonetta cosplayer at Wonder Festival, Winter 2010.

Get The Point?

Taken: January 20, 2011
My friend Natsu strikes a neat pose.

Looking Good, Dog!

Taken: January 13, 2012
A fan and his dog at the second Orange Friday rally for the Denver Broncos at the front of Denver City Hall.

Ice Cream

Taken: January 19, 2011
Ice cream is served with a smile at Cosmo World, Yokohama.

Yukimi Hanasaki

Taken: January 16, 2010
Yukimi Hanasaki performing live at Moritown Mall in Akishima.

RC Race Queen

Taken: January 15, 2010
Even small remote-controlled autos have their "race queens" at Tokyo Auto Salon 2010!

Oiran at Edo Wonderland

Taken: January 3, 2010
Edo Wonderland, in Nikko, Japan, is filled with sights, sounds and experiences from old Edo (Tokyo).  Here's an Oiran performing for the crowd.